As part of a church-wide consultation that sought to gain insights and wisdom from the whole denomination about our shared identity and what the church is called to be and do, Presbyterian Research Services developed an online instrument and made it available in the fall and winter of 2015-16.

In the report that follows, I report on the dominant themes that emerged, which includes theology, governance, inclusion, tradition, politicization, education, world, mission, family, and emotion. I also comment on some potential issues we might have expected to be prominent, which are not. After that summary, I provide a description of coding instrument and then offer a brief conclusion. The main body of this report is followed by three appendixes. Appendix A consists of the coding instrument itself. Appendix B contains the quantitative analyses. And Appendix C offers a series of substantive questions prompted by the patterns identified in the quantitative and qualitative analyses, which may inform future research, policy or practice.

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Presbyterian Women’s Churchwide Coordinating Team met in February 2016 to further develop plans for the 2015–2018 triennium. This summary includes highlights of work from the Administrative, Antiracism, Bible Study, Communications/Funds Development, Creative Ministries, Finance, Inclusive Community, Justice and Peace, Leadership Development Grant, and Mission Relationships committees, as well as other news from the national level.

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Presbyterian Women’s Churchwide Coordinating Team met February 26–March 1, 2015 to wrap up work for the 2012–2015 triennium. This summary includes highlights of work from the Administrative, Antiracism, Bible Study, Churchwide Gathering, Communications, Creative Ministries, Justice and Peace, Leadership Enhancement, and Mission Relationships committees, as well as other news from the national level.

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